I remember that one where Federer hit a risky mid-air forehand just inside the line for a winner, and then Tomic challenged. I think you should lose two challenges if it is not even on the line. I mean that one was obviously a waste of time. Not that they were wasting much time in general out there though. Very entertaining stuff.

Performance wise, I see Tomic has the talent but he isn't a very flexible player physically. In the match with Federer I saw him didn't bend his ankle much. Without that it's doubtful he can be a top player when the big guys are still around. IMO.

Performance wise, I see Tomic has the talent but he isn't a very flexible player physically. In the match with Federer I saw him didn't bend his ankle much. Without that it's doubtful he can be a top player when the big guys are still around. IMO.

Big guys as in Isner and Karlovic or big guys as in the Big Four? I don't really know what ya mean by bending his ankle (never seen any commentator or pro talking bout bending ankles) but I agree that he definitely needs to work on his movement (not that Raonic, Dimitrov have any better)

Performance wise, I see Tomic has the talent but he isn't a very flexible player physically. In the match with Federer I saw him didn't bend his ankle much. Without that it's doubtful he can be a top player when the big guys are still around. IMO.

He's not famous of abusing the system (that would be Murray) because he doesn't like it, but he is rather famous for losing most of the calls he challenges (like say more than most players).

The big four. He needs to lower his body, it seemed that he relied too much on his hand. With his grip he'll have trouble hitting low ball (semi-western or western, definitely not eastern).

I do agree but I think we have to keep in mind he's quite tall- not an Isner but quite tall nonetheless. I think his movement is a bit suspect in general. Whilst Fed likes the wide serve, he was absolutely piling them on tonight trying to force Tomic out of position and it definitely worked. But as for the point about low balls, I don't think that's too much of a hinderance. Fed's has basically the only good slice in the top god knows how many Tomic aside.

In this era of spin he can shine but I'm afraid in time he'll lose to some players with a very incompatible style too him. It's hard to be a top player with this kind of weakness. I don't know if tall players always have trouble training flexibility, but since he's still very young it won't hurt much to start doing that.

Anyway, I do hope his talent doesn't go to waste just because of small glitch along with better judgment for challenge and less cockiness.

He's famous for getting his challenges wrong. Do a search on YouTube; you will see some funny ones.

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Originally Posted by sepidoel

Performance wise, I see Tomic has the talent but he isn't a very flexible player physically. In the match with Federer I saw him didn't bend his ankle much. Without that it's doubtful he can be a top player when the big guys are still around. IMO.

He should do Pilates for this. Certainly helped me. Roger takes Pilates.

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